The historical and iconographic details in this early Spanish painting by Jaun de Flandes make it one of M&G’s most intriguing works.
The historical and iconographic details in this early Spanish painting by Jaun de Flandes make it one of M&G’s most intriguing works.
A child prodigy, the young Anthony van Dyck was already producing masterful portraits by the age of 14. While the influence of Rubens and Titian are apparent, van Dyck developed an individual style, more refined and sensitive than his teacher’s.
In this triptych the artist beautifully pictures several of the most familiar Christmas story events.
Jan Gossaert, called Mabuse, was one of the first Netherlandish painters to integrate an Italian and Northern style. His beautiful Madonna of the Fireplace in one stunning example of his skill.
Marietta Robusti’s Allegory of Wisdom is an excellent example of how Renaissance artists used both Christian and mythological iconography to explore a theme.
Countless painters over the centuries have been inspired to recreate scenes from Christ’s passion week. In addition to providing a sampling of these masterful images, this month’s Closer Look also includes an imaginative dialogue between two centurions who were intimately involved in this historic event.